Jacky Barker
Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.
Lane Cove Christmas Lights Winners 2023
Thank you to everyone who entered our Christmas Lights competition.
Thank you to Rebecca Mitchell of Raine & Horne Lower North Shore for providing a total prize pool of $1500.00 (We are so lucky to...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 13th to 20th December 2023
Welcome to our last week in review of the year!! Wow, what a year, we hope you have liked reading our updates and that you feel you know more about what's going on in...
Lane Cove Christmas and New Years Day Trading Hours 2023
For those staying In the Cove over Christmas, we've trawled the local businesses to find out who will be open on Christmas Day and/or Boxing Day. So if you NEED a coffee on Christmas...
Last Minute Lane Cove Gifts – Buy From Home From Local Businesses
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Theatre, Music, Art and Travel
Lane Cove Theatre Company
Grab a 2024 LCTC subscription and enjoy their four productions on offer in 2024 – The Farndale Murder Mystery, The Lieutenant...
Report Into Northern Sydney Sports Facilities Reveal Significant Shortfall – Councils Call on Federal...
A new report commissioned by the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) reviewing the supply and demand for sports facilities in the northern Sydney region has revealed a significant and growing shortfall in...
Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 13th December 2023
Welcome to our week in review.
Wow, what a week in Lane Cove. ITC is exhausted after covering many Christmas Events and functions, PLUS updating our website to ensure we have all the entrants in...
Tis The Season to Watch Out for Scams – Fake Websites and Fake Delivery...
The Federal government is urging Australians to be vigilant to scams this holiday season, as impersonation scams are on the rise.
Australians lost millions of dollars to online shopping scams this year. These criminals know...
Christmas Shoppers Warned About Buying Low Quality Lithium Battery Powered Devices and Incorrect Charging
Christmas shoppers are being warned about the dangers of charging Lithium-ion products and to beware of sub-standard Lithium-ion battery-powered devices as fires surge across the state.
The latest Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) statistics show...
Lane Cove Christmas Church Services 2023
At this time of year, ITC is often asked about local church services (particularly if you have Christmas guests who may belong to a different church to you). Here is a list of Christmas...
Replacing fear with love this Christmas: Delvena Woman’s Refuge seeks support to provide a...
As the festive season approaches, it's important to shed light on the spikes in domestic violence and abuse that often accompany the Christmas and New Year period. The combination of closed safe places like...